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1. A Short but Comprehensive Definition of Shakerism

   From Union Village, OH: United Society of Shakers [1901] Principles of Shakerism, compiled by an elder remembered for his journal records of Union Village. The publication date is based on mention of the Church being "about 114 years old." Also noted are four cardinal requisitions of Shaker faith and life presented by Elder O.C. Hampton. 32 x 20 cm.

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2. Papers (Chambliss, Emma B.) - Chambliss, Emma Elizabeth (Baird), 1898-1977

   Memoirs of Issachar Bates; Shaker letters; interview with Alice Wintuska; correspondence of Emma B. Chambliss; prescriptions and remedies; newspaper clippings; miscellaneous items. Name index for sketch and letters included.

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3. Papers (Morrell, Prudence, 1794-1855) - Morrell, Prudence, 1794-1855

   Travel journal kept by Shaker Prudence Morrell on a trip from New Lebanon, New York, to eight Shaker communities in New York, Ohio, and Kentucky from May 18 to October 23, 1847. The original journal is owned by the Shaker Library at Sabbathday Lake, Maine.

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4. Papers (Shakers)

   Typed copy of letter written by Urban E. Johns, South Union, Kentucky, to Honorable McLean, Washington, D.C., regarding sheep husbandry in Logan County and South Union; a hymn (with words and music); reward certificates given to deserving pupils by teachers; and a list of members of the Brick House and the Square House, Union Village, Ohio, during the 1837-1867 period.

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5. Papers (Shakers, South Union, Ky.)

   Original and photocopies of diary detailing an eastern trip taken to visit Shaker societies in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts by Elder John Rankin, Brother Urban Johns, Eldress Betsy Smith and Sister Nancy E. Moore of South Union, Kentucky. Probably written by Eldress Betsy Smith.

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6. Papers (Whitaker, Frances J. "Thomas," 1916-1994) - Whitaker, Frances J. "Thomas," 1916-1994

   Correspondence, research notes and manuscript articles of Frances J. "Thomas" Whitaker, a Benedictine monk who lived and worked at St. Maur's Priory, formerly the South Union Shaker Village in Logan County, Kentucky, from 1954-1988. He amassed a large collection of photocopied research material on the South Union community as well as other Shaker villages and museums in the United States. Also includes his research on various Catholic topics.

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7. Records (Shakers - South Union, Kentucky)

   Business records, deeds, notes, receipts, surveys, agreements, bill of complaint, etc., 1800-85; account books, 1843-89; journals, 1865-1916; agreement book of probationary members, 1858-1904; and manuscript hymnals, 1844-86 (6) of the Shaker Society of South Union, Kentucky.

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8. Shaker Sampler

   "Shaker Sampler" original print 913/1000 by artist Sandra Peterson. The print shows various Shaker settlements across the United States, including Mt. Lebanon, Canterbury, Sabbathday Lake, Hancock, Pleasant Hill, etc. 43 x 28 cm

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9. Shaker's Woolen Factory

   This broadside advertising the capabilities of the Shaker's Woolen Mill at Dayton, Ohio. This is a copy of the original printed by Ohio Village Press. 20 x 25 cm.

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